A help or hindrance: the impact of job training on the employment status of disadvantaged women

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Issues related to job training programs are examined, focusing on evaluating their effectiveness in improving the job status of low-income women. Topics include the need to devise reliable research strategies; factors related to transitioning to full or part-time work; and the overall conclusion that job training has little effect on employment probability.

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DO MALE DROPOUTS BENEFIT FROM OBTAINING A GED, POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, AND TRAINING?

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The author examines the impact on wages of high school dropouts who obtain General Educational Development certificates. Information regarding effects on salaries after post secondary education, on-the-job training, and career advancement are examined.

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LESSONS FOR MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAMS FROM A FRESH LOOK AT THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SELF-EMPLOYMENT DEMONSTRATION

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The author examines the use of micro enterprise programs by Massachusetts state employment agencies. Information regarding job quality, wages and benifits, job training, and costs of the programs are provided.

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